Phoebe Morgan

Dominic Nolan

James Delargy

Victoria Selman

Alex North

Kate Simants

Elle Croft

S. R. Masters

Jo Furniss

Adam Southward

N.J. Mackay

Rachael Blok

Heather Critchlow

Clare Empson

Some people are scared of the dark. But it’s the light that exposes the secrets. A young boy with nightmares faces up to his demons. A deathbed confession turns the world on its axis. A five-year-old watches his parents bury a body in the garden. A soldier returns from the war to find the horror isn’t yet over. Afraid Of The Light brings the imagination of fourteen bestselling crime writers together in a collection that will keep you up all night. From a deadly campfire game to a holiday gone wrong, to an AI assistant with a motive and a love affair that can only end in murder, this is a gripping, twisty set of stories to send a shiver down your spine.

An Anthology of Crime Fiction

Afraid of the Light

When a group of friends arrange a hometown meet up after fifteen years apart, they discover that one of their group might be a serial killer. And he may be coming for them next. "You need to kill at least three people, right? So that's what I'll do." When Will jokes about becoming a serial killer, his friends just laugh it off. But Adeline can't help but feel there's something more sinister lurking behind his words. Fifteen years later, Adeline returns to Blythe for a reunion of the old gang - except Will doesn't show up. Reminiscing about old times, they look up the details of his supposed murder spree. But the mood soon changes when they discover two recent deaths that match. As the group attempts to track Will down, they realise that he is playing a sinister game that harks back to one they used to play as kids. Only this time there are lives at stake . . . A gripping and atmospheric debut psychological thriller - perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Alex Marwood.

The Killer You Know

Would you sign up to a medical trial if you didn't know the possible side effects?

The Trial

Would you sign up to a medical trial if you didn’t know the possible side effects?

A high octane fast-paced locked-room thriller with a killer twist. For fans of Amy McCulloch and Will Dean. ﻿Only the bravest dare to ride the highest roller coaster in the world, Hysteria... You're a thrill seeker who loves an adrenaline rush. You're offered the chance to ride a roller coaster. The highest one in the world. A once in a lifetime opportunity, after hours, no queuing, no restrictions. But then the roller coaster stops. 200 metres above ground. You realise no one is around. No one can hear your scream. You're stranded. There is no help coming. How will you escape? Praise for S. R. Masters 'Pacy, dark and highly entertaining, with a real sense of menace' Sunday Times bestseller, T.M. Logan 'The very definition of a white-knuckle ride' Sunday Times bestseller, B P Walter 'Brilliant... a proper page-turner' Sunday Times bestseller, Laura Marshall 'Such a cool premise ... a page-turner that kept me gripped' Egan Hughes 'Full of twists and turns ... a wild ride I didn't want to end' Vanessa Savage 'Had me not only staying up late to read, but for the first time ever, waking up early too' Fliss Chester 'A claustrophobic journey that will have you constantly reevalauting what, and more importantly who, you can put your faith in. Messed with the mind in all the right ways' Robert Scragg

The Drop

'Captivating, unsettling and filled with gasp-inducing shocks... plunges you into a fascinating and disturbing community' Sunday Times bestseller, B P Walter The brand new psychological thriller for fans of T.M. Logan, Gillian McAllister and Lisa Jewell. 'A sinister and unsettling psychological thriller with echoes of Ira Levin at his best. I loved it.' Michael Wood, bestselling author of the Matilda Darke series *** The village of Nether Appleford calls itself 'England's Kindest Village'. Overseen by the Kindness Committee, this close-knit community strives to live their lives with kindness at the heart of everything they do. For Tessa and Andy, this sounds like the perfect escape. An opportunity to settle down and move on from a past that haunts them. But what if the kindest thing you could do meant hurting someone? Then what would you do? *** 'Eerie from the outset, this surprising story grows darker and chillier with each page. A Stepford vibe elevates a thriller that entertains while posing fascinating questions about our humanity.' Jo Furniss, author of Dead Mile Readers have been chilled by How to Kill With Kindness: 'I loved every paragraph, every sentence and every word of this masterpiece!' 'If you love a good smart book with subplots that look like there's no way they'll all be put together then you definitely need to read this book it is so good!' 'If you like Lisa Jewell you'll like this' 'I found it intriguing right from the very first chapter and it kept me on my toes and guessing throughout' 'A really interesting read... made me think about the morality of being good and how people justify their actions in relation to being good' 'Highly original and a unique masterpiece' 'Exciting with twists galore' 'Takes killing you with kindness to a new and almost claustrophobic level... Solid mystery with a cult-like feel'

How to Kill with Kindness

The Killer You Know is a gripping, original story about toxic friendships and revenge -- perfect for fans of Laura Marshall, Ruth Ware and C. J. Tudor. I'll murder three strangers. And you'll know it was me . . . "A blinder of a read" - SUN"A scary, compelling and a completely original page-turner" - IRISH INDEPENDENT"An original and gripping thriller" - LAURA MARSHALL Summer 1997: When Will jokes about becoming a serial killer, his friends just laugh it off. But Adeline can't help but feel there's something darker lurking behind his words. Winter 2015: Years later, Adeline returns to Blythe for a reunion of the old gang - except Will doesn't show up. Reminiscing about old times, they look up the details of his supposed murder spree. But the mood soon changes when they discover two recent deaths that match. As the group attempts to track Will down, they realize that he is playing a sinister game that harks back to one they used to play as kids. Only this time there are lives at stake . . . Readers are absolutely loving The Killer You Know: "A compelling, unpredictable thriller that conveys the changing nature of long-lasting friendships beautifully. How well do we know even our closest of friends? Highly recommended." - ELISABETH CARPENTER "A twisty, clever exploration of claustrophobic childhood friendships and the darkness they can lead to." - DERVLA MCTIERNAN "The Killer You Know is one of my favourite reads of the year. I LOVED it. Pacey, nostalgic, excellent very well-developed characters, and a clever plot" - NIKI MACKAY "A gripping, compelling read with a brilliant premise and a wonderfully twisting storyline. An incredible debut." - TM LOGAN "Compelling, creepy, and brilliantly executed, The Killer You Know is an original new voice in the thriller world." - PHOEBE MORGAN "Brilliantly atmospheric tale of toxic friendship, with a killer hook - what if one of your gang turned out to be a serial killer? Loved it." - LIZ BARNSLEY

S. R. Masters

About

Books

Join the club